Those are not spi poles, they are named outriggers and the scale is there, because the mast (shaped like a wing) rotates like a swivel, the scale is to indicate mast angle. That mast is not that aggressive, as the new ones allow up to 90ş rotation.

The outriggers are telescopic and allow the mast to rake forward and aft , so she is allways optimized for sail enhancing performance on all points of sail.

These are way out of our reach from us normal mortals, and are very complex. By the way the boat is a Transat 60, and are normally sailed solo in record breaking attempts.

Its a dream machine that also suffers severe structural failures due to the conditions they are sailed. Normally the masts break, because they are really sailed hard.

These boats altough slower than the "sister" trimarans, require a lot more dosage of sailing ability and are also harder to sail.

I forgot to tell you also, because of the outriggers, these boats don't have spreaders. Its a wondefull concept, the problem is.....they sometimes touch the water...disaster, when that happens at the speeds these guys sail...

remember they're 60 footers...planing hulls, canting keels etc...this is it man...the end of the road...

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When I first glanced at your photos, I too though that this was a "mini" ocean racer, though not certain what variety. The perspective of the photo isn't ideal, but I would have guessed it was in the 25-35 foot range. I was surprised when Giulietta indicated it was a "60 footer". Must be an optical illusion. I take it you did not see this boat in person?

Giulietta,

Thanks for the nice explanation of the outriggers, rotating mast, etc. That WOULD be an exciting ride.

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